The Scottish National Investment Bank has provided a £ 3million loan to finance the construction of 25 homes on an abandoned site in Nitshill in Glasgow for sale to local social housing tenants and first-time buyers. He said his loan “stipulates that the homes in Station Wynd’s development must firstRead More →
Altruism, integrity, objectivity, responsibility, openness, honesty and leadership. These are the seven values expected of those in Parliament and in government. However, with Prime Minister Boris Johnson who is supposed to uphold these values, the continued dishonesty and corruption by his party and that of his party shows just howRead More →
Ensure a fair and equitable transition to net zero A just transition to net zero – reduce emissions fairly and without leaving anyone behind – is essential for ensuring a green recovery from COVID, and is integrated into Scottish climate change legislation. it puts people, communities and places at theRead More →
Ben Larg who qualified for the men’s final. Photo: Oscar James Scottish Surfing Federation competition director Chris Clarke praised the efforts to host this month’s championships in Thurso East. “Having participated in these events in Thurso for almost 15 years, I have been overwhelmed by the support of the communityRead More →
The Scottish National Investment Bank (SNIB) has made a profit of £ 828,000 since it opened 12 months ago. The government-funded but operationally independent development bank holds 81% of its money in investments “where no market price is available.” The accounts for the period October 13, 2020 to March 31,Read More →
Murrayfield Racers have withdrawn from Scottish National League 2021-22 season However, that decision has now been overturned, with the club blaming the actions of fellow SNL Dundee Comets for the decision. A statement read: ‘The Murrayfield Racers are disappointed to inform our loyal fans and sponsors that we have withdrawnRead More →
When we cut through the Tory spin, Rishi Sunak’s UK budget crumbles under the slightest scrutiny. This budget – with the combination of Tory welfare cuts, unwarranted tax hikes and a damaging Brexit – leaves millions of Scottish families worse off. Here’s a summary of what it all means andRead More →
RSNO musicians Dávur Juul Magnussen and Emily Nenniger arrived in style at Usher Hall to promote the event on Thursday, taking a lift in the iconic 007 Aston Martin DB5. The world-renowned orchestra will be joined by West End star Emma Lindars and Strictly Come Dancing singer Lance Ellington, forRead More →
A new exhibition of modern and contemporary art will start at the end of November and run until spring 2023 at the Scottish National Gallery of Modern Art (Modern One). There will be over 100 works on display in the ground floor exhibition with a wide range of art spanningRead More →
This is the story of two governments – the Scottish SNP government moving every household in Scotland forward and the UK Conservative government imposing damaging policies against our will. As Boris Johnson’s priorities revolve around Trident nuclear weapons, welfare cuts and a takeover of Scotland, the SNP government is choosingRead More →